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-)Lino Lakes City Counsil Members Lino Lakes, Minnesota Dear Council Members: March 12, 1981 In regard to the rezoning of Lake Drive scheduled for public hear- ing, I would like to present some points to ponder before final action is taken. At the December, 1980 meeting of the Zoning Board, Mr. Karth was instructed to contact each of the five homeowners residing within the area planned for rezoning, and work out a suitable agreement for their protection. He was asked to return with a report at the February, 1981 meeting. The Board stated that they would act on the rezoning at that time. Just before the February meeting I called Mr. Schumacher because none of the residents had been contacted. He assured me that there would be no action at the February meeting. There was action on a part of the area, but the Zoning Board did not feel comfortable about the part be- ing considered for heavy industrial. When Mr. Schumacher was questioned abobt the instructions the Zoning Board had issued in December, he stated it was not in the minutes. Mr. Bathke was not at the December meeting so I have contacted him and discussed the matter with him, requesting an investigation. Subsequently, Counsil gave preliminary approval of the entire area, even though the Zoning Board had expressed a desire to study the plan more thoroughly. We are sincerely hoping the City Counsil will be very cautious in passing the rezoning without holding a tight reign on what is proposed at a later date for the protection of the homeowners, and that new busi- nesses being developed will be compatable with adjoining' property use. On listening to discussion by Counsil at the preliminary approval, it is felt that if sewer were brought in, such controlls might not be exercised. Also the 75 ft. proposed buffer zone for residences might be inadequate for some types of activity. The ordinance allows 200 ft. for light in- dustrial and 300 ft. for heavy. Since there is now letigation pending against the already exsisting heavy industry, approval without careful consideration could very well lead to further legal action. Please study the plan carefully and make some provisions to protect homeowners. Counsil can prevent later head- aches by looking to this need before passing a rezone. Sincerely, Mrs. Paul E. Reinhold 7256 Lake Drive Circle Pines, MN 55014